Basic Training – The Horse Magazine

Ride with your Mind – both sides

March 23rd, 2022
The Ride with your Mind author, Mary Wanless explains that effective riding, that looks effortless, comes from the ability to let the right hand side of your brain guide your actions... Read Article Comments Off

Andrew McLean, training principles

May 10th, 2021
Share Andrew McLean’s insights to training, and understanding our equine partners, essential knowledge for all: “In dressage, voice aids are not used in competition. Instead, as the horse learns to respond from lighter rein and/or leg aids, the horse becomes increasingly aware of the associations of seat and weight that naturally occur with rein and/or […] Read Article Comments Off

Andrew McLean: Working in Hand

August 1st, 2018
Andrew McLean explains clearly how teaching the horse well on the ground can make it much easier to ride. Scientific equitation in practice... Read Article Comments Off